Navy admiral locklear biography

Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, United States Navy (Retired)

Admiral Samuel J. Locklear is a member of the Center for Climate and Security’s Advisory Board.

Navy admiral locklear biography

He recently retired from the US Navy after serving with distinction for over 39 years, including 15 years of service as a Flag Officer. During his significant tenure as a four star, Admiral Locklear lead at the highest levels serving as Commander U.S.

Pacific Command, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, and Commander of NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command.

As Commander U.S. Pacific Command, the United States’ oldest and largest geographic unified combatant command, he commanded all U.S.

military forces operating across more than half the globe. He accurately assessed the rapidly changing geopolitical environment of the Indo-Asia-Pacific, the most militarized area of the world, made significant advancements in how U.S.

forces are postured for crisis or contingency, and was instrumental in addressing the growing